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To Lose Weight You Must be Happy
It is hard to lose weight if you can’t make yourself happy.
I am a true believer that the shape, health, and wellness of our bodies reflect the mental world in which we live. I have seen this firsthand in my Pilates group classes and also in coaching personal clients. Members and clients with happier personalities, positive views, compassion for others, and most of all, a great sense of humor, have reached their personal body weight and wellness goals much more quickly than the members who are struggling to find happiness. No matter how hard I try to bring a smile to their faces during the class, my unhappy group members seem unable let go of the discontent they have already brought to the class. I have written in detail about how our mood can accelerate or, on the other hand, sabotage our body’s wellbeing. You can read the article here: Shed a Few Pounds with a Good Mood.
Compassion
I am always fascinated by stories of well-aged people. I am curious about how they have been able to successfully reach their golden age and beyond with mind and body in great shape. I came across one of author-and-scientist Gregg Braden’s YouTube episodes about Longevity (as I said, I love the idea of “aging backward” — wouldn’t that be awesome?). Gregg was sharing his experience of meeting a Tibetan nun who was healthy, very independent, strong, alert —…
